Overview
Provide technical support for the analysis of groundwater related dependencies of related ecosystems within the framework of the UNESCO-led component 1 on "Joint science-based diagnostic for groundwater dynamics (recharge and extraction and effects on ecosystems (e.g. fish, wetlands) and livelihoods)" of the CMDA project.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and select relevant Groundwater-Dependent Ecosystems (GWDE) in the Vietnamese side of the CMDA.
- Compile and analyze available data and information describing the selected GWDE sites and identify data gaps.
- Contribute technically to a collaborative assessment of the GWDE of the Vietnamese side of the CMDA, including evaluation of ecosystem state and services, and potential impacts of projected trends and anthropogenic activities.
- Prepare a report summarizing the contribution in terms of GWDE to the TDA process for the Vietnamese side of the CMDA.
- Participate in and provide inputs for internal and external meetings and workshops.
Required Experience
- At least 10 years of qualifying work and/or combined with research experience in the field of biodiversity and ecosystem assessment, and/or those relevant to water resource management in Viet Nam.
- Proven experience in the field of biodiversity and ecosystem in the Mekong Delta region.
- Experience working with ministries, government agencies at national and provincial levels on topics related to water resource management.
Qualifications
• A graduate degree (MSc.) in ecology, hydrology, biodiversity and conservation, aquatic biology, aquatic bio-sciences, ecosystem sciences or related environmental or engineering disciplines.
